Which? questions probiotics proof
Consumer watchdog Which? has questioned the efficacy of probiotic products, claiming that there is no reliable research to prove that they can help general well-being.
Archives for January 12, 2006
Wholegrains ease metabolic syndrome in older people
More than three wholegrain servings per day could reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults, new research claims.
Tomato extract helps reduce blood pressure
A daily dose of a tomato extract could lower blood pressure (BP) for people with moderate hypertension, reports research from Israel.
IP phytosterols prove popular for Fenchem
Since it started offering its Cholevel IP (identity preserved) soy-derived phytosterols last year, Chinese health ingredients supplier Fenchem has seen exports to Europe and the United States soar to such an extent that it now claims to be China's...
Advitech psoriasis product to reach US market
Quebec-based Advitech said today it has reached an agreement with US company PhotoMedex to market and distribute its whey-derived psoriasis supplement in the US.
Soybean ferritin could help low-iron populations
Purified ferritin from soybeans is easily adsorbed in the body and could provide a new way of raising iron levels in low-iron populations, reports a new study.
DSM intros vegetarian beta-carotene for tablets
DSM Nutritional Products has announced a new high-potency beta-carotene beadlet as the latest addition to its animal-free ingredients portfolio.
Schiff profits halved in second quarter
Sales at Schiff Nutrition, previously known as Weider Nutrition, fell by a fifth during the second quarter, as the firm discontinued private label business to focus on more profitable brands.